Bill > HB1009

This bill modifies the procurement process for state government purchases by allowing the commissioner of administration to conduct post-award negotiations with vendors under specific circumstances. Currently, the law requires competitive bidding for purchases over $10,000, with detailed requirements for soliciting proposals and selecting vendors. The new provision allows the commissioner to reserve certain contract provisions for negotiation after initially awarding a contract, with important restrictions: these post-award negotiations cannot involve evaluation criteria that were used to score the original proposals. The solicitation must specify the timeframe for these negotiations, and if negotiations fail, the commissioner can cancel the award and select the next best vendor. For solicitations that allow multiple vendor awards, post-award negotiations can be conducted separately with each vendor. Importantly, if one vendor successfully negotiates a provision, other vendors awarded contracts from the same solicitation can request the same provision through a contract amendment. This change aims to provide more flexibility in the state procurement process while maintaining fairness and transparency in vendor selection.

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https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB1009&year=2025&code=R